“This project is an important investment into the future of our young people locally,” said Project Manager at Word and Mouth, Jim Gow. “This is the fifth year of a five year commitment we have made to educate our young people around the dangers of the drug. We continue to engage young people in schools, and have great relationships with all the local schools and alternative education settings.”
In the five years that both Word and Mouth and Victoria Police have partnered for these school tours, Mr Gow has spoken to in excess of 6,000 young people. “We have spoken to people in Greater Shepparton, but also in places like Nathalia and even the LaTrobe Valley. This is an issue that is certainly not exclusive to Shepparton.”
Starting this week and concluding in a fortnight, both Word and Mouth and Victoria Police will visit several education settings to spread the word about this issue. “Young people are likely to try different things to experience life to the fullest, but we want ice to be the exception.”
Greater Shepparton City Council’s youth organisation, Word and Mouth are also known for the events they put on for the young people of Greater Shepparton, including events such as NerdMania, Battle of the Bands and DeadzTown.
